Podcasts about living room sessions

On today's show, we chat with Melody Noel!For Melody Noel, music is a life force. Born into a family of mariachis spanning across seven generations — with the earliest musician dating back to the 1870s — Melody forged her own path as the first to create music outside the Mexican folk genre.  Melody began her journey in pop music as a member of teen girl group Runway MMC. This experience opened her eyes to the American music scene, working with the likes of Grammy nominated Alex Cantrall (“Leave (Get Out)” by JoJo) and Brandon Howard (“I Ain't Gotta Tell You” by Ne-Yo) for Runway MMC's debut EP “Forever Yours” (2008).  Melody pursued higher education at NYU's Clive Davis School of Recorded Music, graduating in 2014.  Her class project, an EP titled “The Living Room Sessions,” sparked the interest of music publisher Imagem Music; they signed her soon after in 2012.She continued her path as a songsmith in Los Angeles, toplining for songs such as “IDon't Wanna Love You” (Casablanca Records/UMG) by Prince Fox, “In My Head (feat.Georgia Ku)” (Mad Decent) by Party Favor, and “Paper Roses” (Spinnin' Records) by Kura.  In 2016, she co-wrote the single “Love Make the World Go Round” recorded by Jennifer Lopez and Lin Manuel Miranda. Released exclusively on iTunes, all proceeds were donated to those affected by the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, FL. The song peaked at no. 72 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and no. 9 on the Digital Songs chart. After feeling the pull to write songs for something bigger than herself, Melody pivoted to the Christian music genre, establishing Influence Music in 2017. In 2018, Melody led the worship collective in creating iTunes no. 1 and Billboard no. 2 album “Touching Heaven.” Melody's single “Mistakes” made it on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart for 20weeks. She continues writing and performing songs that are utilized by churches globally.  To date, Melody's songs have been streamed 228 million times across DSPs. Whether writing music for pop icons, film and television or for local congregants, the banner Melody carries over it all is "Soli Deo gloria,” meaning “Glory to God alone.With the release of “Back to Praise” via Influence Music (distr. via Capitol Christian Music Group), Melody is stepping out in faith to accomplish such a mission. This EP consists of five pop-infused worship songs that remind believers that no matter what life brings, God is good, and our response is to keep coming “Back to Praise.” melodynoelmusic.com@melodynoelmusicchristianmusicguys.com@christianmusicguys

Could adding a give back component to your business actually make you MORE money? If you've been in person to one of the Living Room Sessions or listened to one of those episodes here on the podcast, you may have heard me mention OneHope Wine. One of the 6 (yes, six) co-founders of OneHope, Tiffany Wojtkiewicz, is on the podcast to talk about all things business, giving back, and of course WINE. Tiffany shares her journey of building OneHope Wine from the ground up, starting with just $10,000 and a dream of giving back. We dive into the innovative ways her company has blended wine with philanthropy, creating a business that has donated over $11 million to causes worldwide. From their Napa Valley winery to empowering wine reps across the country, Tiffany's story is proof that passion and purpose can create real impact. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Found - Try Found for free at Found.com/EARN. Constant Contact - Get customized marketing campaigns built for you in just a few clicks. Go to constantcontact.com for your free trial.  OpenPhone - Get 20% Off with OpenPhone on your first 6 months when you sign up at OpenPhone.com/EARN Moonpig - Order your holiday cards and more! Try your first card free with code FREE at moonpig.com/us/happy HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How did you get into the wine industry? 05:15 Having 5 co-founders, what were the early conversations like starting the business? 10:45 Sales in the early days and expanding from being able to ship to 5 states to 46 states today. 14:15 How did you come up with the idea to get wine directly in the hands of consumers through sales representatives doing wine tastings? 19:00 How have you created an opportunity for people to make commission as a sales rep? 23:30 Ways giving back can help you make more sales. 27:00 How has giving back 10% help you attract partners and retain customers? 32:00 What has helped you communicate with your co-founders and create a thriving business together? 36:00 How One Hope crowd sourced funding to create the experience at their vineyard.  41:15 What are some life changing moments you've experienced at the vineyard? 46:30 How a connection at a trade show led to a dream partnership. 53:00 Holiday gifts and other ways to enjoy One Hope Wine. RESOURCES Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations, journal prompts, and motivation. Sign up for GrowthDay - https://www.growthday.com/lori?via=harder Watch on YouTube - @LoriHarder My book: A Tribe Called Bliss FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow glōci: @getgloci Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Tiffany: @twojtkiewicz

WE GO BACK THIS WEEK TO APRIL of 2020 to the LIVING ROOM SESSIONS... The pandemic had just hit the country...artist weren't  performing and people weren't able to attend music venues.  The LIVING ROOM SESSIONS was born! Enjoy this first show, A Concert right in your Living Room or Wherever You Are! Our first guest was the multi award winning JONI HARMS! Equestrian Legacy Radio is Heard Around the World on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcast, Spotify and Most Streaming Platforms...Just search for Equestrian Legacy Radio!

Coming to you live from Taylor's living room in Southwest Montana, Dr. Kailee Carlson and Coach Jacob Oak stop by for a rare in-person recording. Covering everything from entrepreneurship to supplements and nutrition, this in-person convo is packed!  Kailee is a registered nurse and licensed acupuncturist who is extremely passionate about shifting the focus from "sick" care to "health" care. Coach Jabob is part of the TEC coaching team and owner of Oak Endurance where he's a personal trainer, run coach, and gait analysis expert.  Find Kailee at: https://www.drkaileeacu.com/ Find Jacob at: https://www.thomasendurancecoaching.com/jacob-oak/ To apply for the TEC Business Accelerator program go to - https://www.thomasendurancecoaching.com/team-member/

THURSDAY AUGUST 8th on THE EQUESTRIAN LEGACY RADIO NETWORK...  RW Hampton is our special guest as we go back this week 4 years to the LIVING ROOM SESSIONS.  The Covid pandemic was in full swing and Live Music Wasn't Happening...Artist couldn't perform ​and folks couldn't attend live music events. The LIVING ROOM SESSIONS was created to bring musical performances into to your living rooms or wherever you were listening from! We think you'll enjoy this rebroadcast from 2020  ​with the award winning and talented RW HAMPTON!  With award winning host Gary Holt...Listen at Equestrianlegacy.net  and on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcast, Spotify and Most Streaming Platforms...​Just search for Equestrian Legacy Radio!

TUESDAY JULY 30th NOON CST on LIVE:FROM NASHVILLE Mary Kaye is our special guest as we go back this week 4 years to the LIVING ROOM SESSIONS.  The Covid pandemic was in full swing and Live Music Wasn't Happening...Artist couldn't perform and folks couldn't attend live music events. The LIVING ROOM SESSIONS was created to bring musical performances into to your living rooms or wherever you were listening from! We think you'll enjoy this rebroadcast from 2020 with the award winning and talented Mary Kaye (now Holt)!  Listen Now on our Website and on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcast, Spotify and Most Streaming Platforms...Just search for Equestrian Legacy Radio!

Today on THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS on Equestrian Legacy Radio... He's a multi award winning artist.  DAVE STAMEY is our special guest!  Experience the excitement of a live concert in the comfort of your living room or wherever you are! LIVE or catch the Archived Podcast with award winning Host Gary Holt at Equestrianlegacy.net on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcast, Spotify and Most Streaming Platforms...Just search for Equestrian Legacy Radio

Onto our favorite part of the Living Room Sessions – the Q&A from our live audience! We discuss the importance of categorizing your community and graciously transitioning away from people in your circle or network who don't align with your current journey. We also share advice for managing growth guilt, balancing your community and your family, and facing areas of your life where you may be upper limiting. Plus, we share tips for planning your first community event and our strategies to keep people coming back for the next one! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - How to transition away from people not aligned with your journey  - Navigating growth guilt  - Advice for maintaining personal connections from a distance - Balancing your professional community with your family  - Questions to ask yourself when planning your first event - The areas we're currently experiencing upper limiting RESOURCES - The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level  - For a 10% discount on your studio session at The Good Vibe Studios, use code LIVINGROOM10: thegoodvibestudios.com - DM me the word “LEMON” on Instagram for my lemon water recipes!  CONNECT WITH THE GOOD VIBE STUDIOS Follow The Good Vibe Studios: @thegoodvibestudios  Learn more about The Good Vibe Studios: thegoodvibestudios.com CONNECT WITH ONEHOPE WINE Follow ONEHOPE Wine: @onehope  Shop ONEHOPE Wine: onehopewine.com  CONNECT WITH KATRINA Follow Katrina: @katrinascott Follow Live Beautifully: @livebeautifully Visit the Live Beautifully website: livebeautifully.com Listen to Live Beautifully   CONNECT WITH LINDSEY Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Listen to Powerhouse Women   CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

Onto our favorite part of the Living Room Sessions – the Q&A from our live audience! We discuss the importance of categorizing your community and graciously transitioning away from people in your circle or network who don't align with your current journey. We also share advice for managing growth guilt, balancing your community and your family, and facing areas of your life where you may be upper limiting. Plus, we share tips for planning your first community event and our strategies to keep people coming back for the next one!   RESOURCES - The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level - Powerhouse Women Grant Giveaway - Powerhouse Women LIVE Event Early Bird Pricing!  - For a 10% discount on your studio session at The Good Vibe Studios, use code LIVINGROOM10: thegoodvibestudios.com - Follow The Good Vibe Studios: @thegoodvibestudios - Follow ONEHOPE Wine: @onehope - Shop ONEHOPE Wine: onehopewine.com    In this episode, we talk about: - (3:40) How to transition away from people not aligned with your journey  - (11:18) Navigating growth guilt  - (17:35) Advice for maintaining personal connections from a distance - (20:37) Balancing your professional community with your family  - (35:32) Questions to ask yourself when planning your first event - (31:30) The areas we're currently experiencing upper limiting   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   CONNECT WITH KATRINA Follow Katrina: @katrinascott Follow Live Beautifully: @livebeautifully Visit the Live Beautifully website: livebeautifully.com Listen to Live Beautifully     CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Listen to Earn Your Happy Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 to join Lori's text list!  

This week I sat down with the band Bog Loaf, at the bar of The Milestone Club in Charlotte NC to talk about their individual and collective musical journeys! I gush a little bit up front and again at the end about what this place means to me, and we have to deal with a fan in the background (I scrubbed it as much as I could), but then we get around to all things Bog Loaf, including their upcoming residency at Snug Harbor (Every Wednesday, June 2023, https://snugrock.com/) and their recent Living Room Sessions with Nothing But Drums (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC63_LS8s9Z2KbWG98EFVZhg).Bog Loaf: https://www.facebook.com/BogLoafhttps://bogloafnc.bandcamp.com/The Milestone: https://themilestone.club/https://www.facebook.com/THEMILESTONECLUBSongs for GGHT78:Dirt Nap - Bury Me (https://www.reverbnation.com/dirtnapva)Pig Mountain - Omega (https://pigmountain666.bandcamp.com/)HU/LK - From the Hip/Aim High (https://hulknc.bandcamp.com/)Manchovy - Space Wolf (https://soundcloud.com/manchovy)Safety Not Guaranteed - Breath Hold (https://safetynotguaranteed.bandcamp.com/)Bog Loaf - Donner PartyVisit Gabba Gabba Huh? Records & Vintage Goods! Located on the first floor of Eastridge Mall in Gastonia, NC, near Dillards!Visit Hobo Wolfman Records, located inside Junky Monkey 3041 Kerr Ave, Wilmington, NC!Support the show

In this episode we're welcoming Jess Lively, an incredible woman and friend of mine, back onto the podcast.Just a few weeks ago on a previous episode of the podcast, she taught us about how to use our inner voice to make intuition-led business decisions, and the best ways to tap into our subconscious and use it to guide us in life and business.After we finished recording, Jess offered to come back onto the Jasmine Star Show and give me an “Inner Voice Session, which allow you to live as your inner voice and receive deep inner guidance on all aspects of your life in a single session.Of course, Jess explains the process in more detail during our conversation, but basically: it's an opportunity for me to open up and allow myself to be vulnerable as she walks me through how to listen to my intuition and, most importantly, so YOU can learn how to do this yourself.This was an extremely powerful session in which I released my money story and I can't wait for you to hear it. So without further ado, click play now!If you enjoyed this episode, join FREE Living Room Inner Voice Sessions through Jess's foundation at https://jesslively.com/thelivingroom/. Or, you can invest in a private Inner Voice Facilitator at https://jesslively.com/findafacilitator/.I can't wait to see how this work transforms your life just as it has mine!

In this week's episode of The Living Room, Abby Romersberger joins Phil & Liz to talk about healing. In particular, they talk about gaining freedom from traumatic cycles with support from our community and the necessity of basing our value in who God says we are.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

In this week's episode of The Living Room, Frank Pekovich joins Phil & Liz to talk about living an authentic life that doesn't always look like what culture might suggest.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

In this week's episode of The Living Room, Greg & Peggy Walters join Phil and Liz to talk about raising a child with special needs. In particular, they talk about how God's design and plan are starkly different from our own, especially in the ways we define value and progress in our lives.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

Season 4 of The Living Room is here! In this season, called Humankind, we'll be exploring questions like: What does it mean to be made in God's image? Are humans really capable of healing? Where do our identities come from? In this first episode, we'll meet the hosts for this season, Liz and Phil Reasa. We'll get to know them a bit as we look forward to hearing stories from people in our congregation. We can't wait to get started!Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

This is our final official episode of the Race and Justice season, and we're wrapping things up with Manohar James in this episode all about crossing cultures. Manohar has a PhD in Intercultural Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary and decades of cross cultural ministry experience—so he's the perfect person to close the season for us. He shares some pretty funny personal stories, and has great encouragement for our church. As referenced in the episode, check out Manohar's testimony here on The Engage & Equip Podcast.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

We're taking a one-week break from releasing a new episode this week. Episodes 7 & 8 will come starting next week Monday. See you then!Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

On this week's episode, we get to listen in on a conversation with Nic Gibson, Rebecca Cooks, and Aidan Detienne. Though they come from very different backgrounds, what they share in common is coming from bi-cultural families. They talk about what that was like as kids, in adolescence, and now as adults. They share what they love from their cultures, and what they have learned about the duality of being citizens of Heaven, living here on Earth.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

This week, we're in part two of a two part story with Britt Moes. Last week we talked all about the technical aspects to the criminal legal system and reentry, but this week we get to hear more of Britt's personal story and about relationships she has built through her work in reentry. If you want to watch the spoken word poem Britt referenced called Freakshow, you can watch that here: Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

This is the first episode in a two part story with Britt Moes. In this half of the conversation, we'll be talking about reentry and the criminal legal system, and we get pretty technical. Most of our stories on The Living Room are really personal, and are interpreted through our faith in Jesus—if you're wondering where all of that is, make sure to stick around to the end of the episode—and remember that this is a two-part story.We reference a flow chart in the episode quite a bit. You can find that here.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

In this week's episode of The Living Room, Morgan White joins Niccole to talk about the medical field. In particular, they talk about how trust plays a significant role in the doctor-patient relationship, and some of the reasons why there is often less trust among minority patients.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

Patrick and Alison Hlathein met as teens in high school in their small town, and they were married five years later. In this episode of The Living Room, they share about the things they've learned through marrying someone of a different race and culture, and how those very things can be applied to our faith and to the Church.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

Season 3 of The Living Room is here! Join Niccole and Jill in this first episode where they introduce the theme for Season 3: Race and Justice.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

Do you feel like your prayers often go unanswered? Lets dig into Daniel 9-10 today and get a better understanding of what happens when we send our prayers to our Father!

Laura Landrum has lived with undiagnosed pain since she was young. On top of that, she shares today about God's goodness amidst the recent development of painful cysts, how God transformed her life through His redemptive love after her abortion, and her secret places of thunder with God. We all have so much to learn from Laura and how she continues to walk in obedience amidst her pain. Laura Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shespeakstheword Forgiven and Set Free: a Post-Abortion Bible Study for Women: https://amzn.com/0801016622 One Thousand Gifts: https://amzn.com/0310321913 Living Room Sessions: https://www.youareconference.com/livingroom You Are Conference: https://www.youareconference.com/ Tera IG: @terabradham Tera Website: terabradham.com Heal Website: thehealministry.com

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My live set in quarantine 4.17.21. I hope you enjoy! Track List: Up - Lexer; Deep In The Dark - Beckers, D-Nox; Tantra - Lauren Mia; Sound Of A Dream - XeKe; Call On You - Starving Yet Full (Deniz Kabu remix); New Age - Betical; Nika - S.One; Alant - Tale of Us & Mind Against; No Pushing Only Pulling - Britta Arnold (Kadosh remix); Get Down - Tube & Burger (Alar & Korolova remix); Mime - Oliver & Tom; Nicotine - Super Flu; Frontier - Lake Avalon & Tom Zeta; Sibuna - Thomas Gadney & Mia Mendi; Seven Against Thebes - Simon Sizer; Doxa (Reprise) - Mononoid (Roger Silver remix); Wicked Game - Varun Fernanades; Garden Of Peace - Power Circle (Yotto remix); Spicy feat. Ginger - Ginger & Boris Brejcha; In My Mind - Alter Light; The Center Will Not Hold - Solomun (Club Edit); Seige - Jeremy Olander; Circadian - Kamilo Sanclemente, Mauro Aguire; Flash - Slove (Pachanga Boys hippie dance); and Amazon - Luca Bacchetti.

Welcome to Living Room Sessions, live from quarantine recorded 4.3.21. Track List: Stevie - Sebastien Leger; Perpetua - Dee Montero; Sibuna - Thomas Gandey, Mia Mendi; Guateque Nights - Hot Tuneik; Atman - Marius Lehnert (Rancido remix); The Tribal Code - Teklix; Wicked Game - Varun Fernandes; La Nina Del Mar - Chicola; Flamma - Bedouin; Devon - Oliver Schories; Foul Play - Alex O'Rion; Lagoon - Tayllor; Promises Kept - Roger Silver Apache - Pete Tong, Alex Kennon; Opposite - Thimble; Heber - Jonathan Kaspar; Silver Summer - Budakid; Trubadour - Bross (RO); These Times - Jimpster, Simon Jinadu (Dixon's retouch); The Magic of Athens - Pambouk; and Wasteland - Rancido. Recorded 4.3.21

This week on Minnesota Music notes Brett Carter features Duluth musician and public speaker Gaelynn Lea. Lea was born with a genetic condition that causes complications in the development of bones and limbs. She travels to speak on the obstacles facing people with disabilities and accessibility in the music industry. During the pandemic, Lea began producing a weekly show on YouTube which resulted in an album, The Living Room Sessions, featuring songs recorded in her apartment. More on Gaelynn Lea at violinscratches.com .

Our final episode of The Living Room Season 2 is here. In this episode, we hear the second half of Dan Reasa's story, how opening up the deepest secrets of his soul to those in his life had both freeing and painful effects, and yet how he sees hope in being fully himself with those around him—being truly undivided in who he is in Christ.*Warning: the topics covered in this episode are mature. For listeners with mental illness, because of the potential triggering nature of the episode, you should listen with discretion.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

In the final two episodes of The Living Room Season 2, you get to hear from Dan Reasa about what it has looked like for him to feel divided not in relationships with others, but within himself. In Part 1, Dan shares the things that for most of his life, he hid from everyone else around him - his pornography addiction, his mental illnesses, his suicidal thoughts, and his gender dysphoria. In Part 2, which will be released next Monday, we'll get to hear about when he finally let others in, and about the hope that God, through His church, has offered.*Note: the topics covered in this episode are mature, and for listeners with mental illness, because of the potential triggering nature of the episode, you should listen with discretion.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

Last week, we got to hear the first part of the Schmitt Family's story, highlighting challenges in Ty and Kerry's marriage, and how those affected Andy. This week, we get to hear the second half, and how sometimes we find unity in places we least expect to find it.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

"All of us at one time or another have wanted out of this mess. But the Lord has kept us together." Join Ty, Kerry, and Andy Schmitt on the first episode of a two part story as they talk through the complicated dynamics of a family fighting to remain undivided.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

One of the goals of The Living Room is that we, ourselves, wouldn't simply consume more content, but that The Lord would transform and change us as we engage with these stories. And this week's episode is an opportunity to do just that.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

As a great follow up to discussing disputable matters in our services, we take a slight deviation from the norm in this next episode to talk with Bob Grahmann - not about how he has fought for unity in a relationship with another person, but in his relationship with the local church - in particular, High Point Church. As Bob shares about staying committed to a body of believers over the long haul, through pastors leaving, the church splitting, denominational changes, and many, many disputable matters, we hope it encourages you and gives just a glimpse of the beauty that pursuing unity can bring.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

Many people have felt the impact of Covid on their relationships this past year—from losing a loved one, to missing your friends, to finding yourself disagreeing with one another when it comes to how to handle the pandemic. Like many others, Erin Hesse and Brett Taber found themselves making different choices from one another during the pandemic, and felt the effects and strain on their friendship. In this episode of The Living Room, they share about how they fought to reconcile their friendship and work towards being undivided.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

In this episode, Becca Cooks and Gloria Kok talk all about friendship—and specifically, how humility and grace have shaped their friendship and helped them navigate crossing cultural and racial differences.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.orgSubscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

In this first episode of Season 2, Cliff and Deondra Mahair share about how they have fought to stay undivided as they have built their family of four kids, with the added complexity that Deondra already had a son when she and Cliff met. They share about the little sacrifices they have chosen to make for the greater purpose of having unity in their family, knowing those sacrifices were worth the outcome. Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.org.Subscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

Shirley Diederich is familiar with tragedy and the lasting effects it has had on her heart and in her relationships, but God has worked His healing hand in her heart. Now, she has not only experienced the restoration of God, but she even uses the hardships of her past to work the same healing to the lives of others.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.org.Subscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

Arsenio Sorrell is a man with a father's heart and a big smile. In this episode, Arsenio shares about how God's presence in his life has given him hope, even in the midst of great hardship, and how his hope in the Lord is easing the weight of his personal suffering.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.org.Subscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

Justin Lee has learned to faithfully say “yes” to God. In this episode, Justin shares how he learned that he is a beloved son of God and how God pursued him to meet his core needs and desires met in ways he didn't expect.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.org.Subscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

In preparation for Thanksgiving, Jill Reasa is going to talk through devoting ourselves to prayer, and being watchful and thankful (Colossians 4:2). In lieu of a new story on this podcast, we'd love to have you join us for Prayer, Praise, and Pie this Wednesday at 6:30pm, where we'll be sharing stories of praise from High Point Church. You can sign up to attend in-person at highpointchurch.org/ppp or watch the livestream at highpointchurch.org/live. Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.org.Subscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

Josh Kok is a pop-culture nut, self-aware and introspective. God has been restoring Josh's identity through the process of emotional sanctification, and in this episode, we'll see how God can use the things we are most ashamed about for good.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.org.Subscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

Sara Shipferling-Pederson loves to create beautiful things, and likewise, God has knit together a beautiful story of redemption through her and her family. In this episode, Sara shares all that she has gained in Christ and in her community, and we'll see that loss is not the end of the story. Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.org.Subscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

Mallory Orr is empathetic, strong, and fun. And, she loves cats. In this episode, Mallory shares her story of God's restoration in her life and how God is continuing that work. Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.org.Subscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

The Living Room is a space for our church to connect as family. In The Living Room podcast, we'll hear stories straight from our High Point Church family. Each season of The Living Room will address a different topic, and this first season is called Restored. In this episode, Jill Reasa and Niccole Khail introduce us to the heart of The Living Room and what this season is all about.Questions? Feedback? Want to share a story? Email us at podcast@highpointchurch.org.Subscribe to The Living Room newsletter at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroomSign up for The Living Room Sessions at highpointchurch.org/livesessions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelivingroom.substack.com

John 14:1-14Do not let your hearts be troubled.

John 14:15-2115 "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you. 18 "I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you. 19 In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. 21 They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love me; and those who love me will be loved by my Father, and I will love them and reveal myself to them." IF...... Jesus says if we love him, then there will be empirical evidence that we do- it is demonstrated in the obeying of His commands.

John 10:1-10Jesus declares Himself to be the Good Shepherd.   What is this imagery meant to invoke? What lessons are being taught with this claim?   Jesus makes claims that contradict empire- His followers don't understand.  This is one of the I am statements regarding Jesus' own narrative of who He is.  Jesus again declares that He is the way to relationship with the Father. 

Luke 24:13-35This scene is set on the same day as the women's discovery of the empty tomb from last week. We learn that two disciples are walking, leaving Jerusalem to make the seven-mile jaunt to Emmaus. Why are they leaving Jerusalem? Do they fear for their lives now that Jesus has been executed? We don't really know. All Luke tells us is that they are grieved about their recent experience. They are talking to one another, hoping to make sense of the nonsensical, when Jesus himself walks alongside them and joins them on their journey.For the writer of Luke, however, Jesus is most Jesus at a table, at an ordinary meal infused with significance because of the people gathered around the food. One of the most characteristic activities of Jesus' ministry in Luke is eating. He is accused early in the Gospel of being a glutton and a drunkard (7:34); worse, he eats with all the wrong people! So, it's instructive that it's not his teaching that open their eyes. It's not his presence. It's his sharing of bread with his friends. It's his blessing of food. In this sharing of bread at an ordinary table, we catch a glimpse of Jesus' transformative kingdom.In Luke, eating is a radical act because it breaks down cultural boundaries. In Luke, the resurrected Jesus shares that bread once again with his followers. And in feeding them, Jesus opens their eyes, helping them see that Jesus was with them the whole time.